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Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,030

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $715

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,527

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $1,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $25,570
Base Invoice $28,380 $23,697
Universal garage door opener 350  
Premium Package   2,130
Sport Package   2,370
Floor mats   180
Universal garage door opener 291  
Premium Package   1,848
Sport Package   2,056
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 350 4,680
Options (change) 291 4,050
Destination 895 780
Total Price $31,745 $31,030
Total Invoice $29,566 $28,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,184
Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$31,745$31,030
Adjustments for Features-3,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,285$31,030
Total Invoice$29,566$28,527
Adjustments for Features-3,2230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$28,527

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,675$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2230

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in109.3 in
Length191.1 in190.7 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,357 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested207584%
Total Not Requested40016%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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